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Originally Posted by Ashasx
No, I meant what I said. The Flames should avoid to scenario where they have to send him a QO. Sign or trade him before that deadline arrives.
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Why would Tkachuk sign his QO immediately/quickly?
What is his goal? To get a really big contract with a team he likes, or just to become a UFA? [so he can get a really big contract with a team he likes]?
Through a summer of RFA he can freely talk to every team in the league about an immediate trade and sign, sign and trade, offer sheet, or at least build relationships and possible frameworks for a contract next July 1.
Signing his QO closes the door on all of that.
Now it may still be in the Flames best interest to move him ASAP, but I think his value is still highest with an extension agreed (whether signed by Flames or new team). One thing I've tried to google but am not 100% clear on is whether Tkachuk would be eligible for an 8 year deal with any other team before next TDL.
Fiala just signed for 7yrs, so I'm thinking it's only the Flames at this point.